Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Everett & Doust
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1) 1992 [30 Sep 1992]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067682
Common Names
- Craspedia haplorrhiza
- Single-rooted Craspedia
- Single-rooted Billy Buttons
Description
Craspedia haplorrhiza (also called Haplorhizous Craspedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, often on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia haplorrhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia haplorrhiza is a yellow globular head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspedia haplorrhiza is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Craspedia haplorrhiza
Craspedia haplorrhiza is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Craspedia haplorrhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia haplorrhiza?
Craspedia haplorrhiza
Where does Craspedia haplorrhiza grow?
It grows in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
What type of soil does Craspedia haplorrhiza prefer?
It prefers sandy or clay soils that are well-drained.
Species in the Craspedia genus
Craspedia canens,
Craspedia jamesii,
Craspedia leucantha,
Craspedia aurantia,
Craspedia costiniana,
Craspedia major,
Craspedia crocata,
Craspedia glauca,
Craspedia adenophora,
Craspedia gracilis,
Craspedia haplorrhiza,
Craspedia macrocephala,
Craspedia minor,
Craspedia variabilis,
Craspedia robusta,
Craspedia uniflora,
Craspedia coolaminica,
Craspedia incana,
Craspedia maxgrayi,
Craspedia lanata,
Craspedia paludicola,
Craspedia lamicola,
Craspedia glabrata,
Craspedia alba,
Craspedia preminghana,
Craspedia cynurica,
Craspedia rosulata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Andrew N.L. Doust: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doust' in the authors string.